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commanding

[kuh-man-ding, -mahn-] / kəˈmæn dɪŋ, -ˈmɑn- /


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Perhaps it should no longer be surprising to report that Marx has a commanding lead in the polls over his two opponents, state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Almost 44 years to the day earlier, Israeli forces had seized the same commanding position overlooking a valley, later turning it into a key base during their two-decade occupation of southern Lebanon.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s a commanding perch that has made the castle a prize.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

That killed Brighton's momentum and captain Alex Greenwood's strike just before half-time gave City a commanding lead.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

A commanding woman in a red jacket came forward with a hand outstretched.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart




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